Services
Research and evaluation are the foundation for the development of evidence-based public health practices. Six Dimensions understands that ethical, equitable, and community-centered research is necessary to produce quality results. We aim to ensure that research and evaluation efforts: are rooted in equity with respect to historical trauma; uplift the voice of the community; and are translated into quality practice and advocacy strategies. Our research and evaluation services include, but are not limited to:
▪ Conducting and collaborating on research studies
▪ Evaluating grant funded projects
▪ Translating research findings to evidence-based strategies
DEVELOPMENT & PRACTICE
Our development and practice strategies are focused on health equity and social justice. We utilize either the research that we have conducted or existing literature to develop products and services that will have a measurable and sustainable impact. Our developing and practice work aims to support our partners in ensuring that their work is equitable and community oriented. Our development and practice services include, but are not limited to:
▪ Design and implementation of public health programs
▪ Health equity strategizing
▪ Health communications
▪ Public health workshops & training (grant writing, program sustainability.
MATERNAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
As a Black woman-owned public health agency that understands the intricate complexities of the Black woman’s role in society, we are committed to doing our part to address the vast inequities that exist for Black women. Our commitment to maternal health derives from the grim statistics that show Black women to be the least valued human being in society. Our aim is to address the systems of inequity while empowering and supporting Black women in claiming autonomy for their bodies and their lives. Our maternal health services span a variety of strategies and practices, many of which are internally developed.
Here are a few of the projects we have developed and/or collaborate on:
In 2019,we produced a short documentary about maternal mortality in Black women. Through this film we aim to 1) increase awareness; 2) engage in research to better address the problem; 3) advocate for change; and 4) create training and curricula for healthcare and public health professionals to better care for Black mothers.
Magnolia Medical Foundation: The MS ACE Project
We partner with Magnolia Medical Foundation to improve health outcomes for Black mothers and babies in Jackson, MS.
Health & Racial Equity in Maternal Care Project
Six Dimension, LLC was awarded a three-year grant of $185,000 by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to improve Black maternal mortality rates and address maternal mortality inequities. The Health and Racial Equity in Maternal Care Project will run from January 2021 to December 2023 by educating health care and public health professionals through a health and racial equity lens.
POLICY & ADVOCACY
Public policy greatly influences the health of communities. We aim to work closely with organizations, businesses and policymakers to craft internal and external policy that will be beneficial to communities’ ability to navigate systems and achieve optimal health free of discrimination and racism.
